The 50 Best Cookies by State (2024)

Pecan pie is atraditional Alabamadessert.These doughy cookies have asoft, chewy pastry-crust filling and a hint of sweet in theirpecan topping. You may want a couch in close proximity, because you will fall in love.

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This cookie reminded us of The Last Frontierstate's snow-peaked mountain tops and vast glaciers.While your kids go outside and play with the real deal, you can stay warm and cozy in your kitchen while baking these adorable coconut flake snowball cookies.

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This health-nut cookie packs a powerful punch! If you're an all-natural gal, this is the perfect treat after a spin or yoga class —ormaybe even a hike around the Grand Canyon?

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When we think of The Golden State, we think of ocean-dipped, sandy toes and salty,tousled hair. These precious yet scrumptious sand-dollar cinnamon sugar cookies will get any beach bum up and at 'em... to the kitchen, mind you.

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This cookie is jam-packed with Rice KrispiesTreats – cue your inner kid screaming with joy! The sweet treat resembles a simple chocolate chip cookie, but don't let its appearance fool you. The Rocky Mountain range is a big deal out West, and this cookie is no different.

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No doubt we give these thumb print cookies a thumbs up! Connecticut prides itself on its family owned orchards that churn out local apple cider and apples like it's nobody's business. Sweet Maria's wholesome fruit and nut cookies are also winners in our book!

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Apparentlyit's all peachy in Delaware —given peach pie is its state-named dessert.Made with jumbo, butter oatmeal crumbs and soft, tangy bites of peach, the Amy's Healthy Baking blog shows us how it's done!

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We've got that sunshine state of mind! And so does Jam Hands with these unreal Fluffy Pineapple Cookies with Orange. Perfect, considering Florida is home to the fruit's biggest fans.

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Okay, we're dying over how cute these mini sugar coated Georgia Peach cookies are. Sweet orange ricotta peach cookies, to be exact. Ali's Cookies has a fruity and fresh Georgia Peach cookie that is totally swoon-worthy as well.

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Say Aloha to a cookie you'll go nuts for. Classic,crunchyand packed with macadamia nuts, this cookie is delicious and (semi) healthy, sokeep it in mind for your new 2017 diet.

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Inspired by Chicago's Frango Mint Chocolates, this cookie is both delectable and refreshing. The mints were first created for the famed Chi-town, Marshall Field and Company, but are now sold at Macy's. We couldn't find an exact Frango Mint Cookie, but we're pretty excited about this choice.

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The Hoosier State is home of the famous sugar cream pie — and we choose aclassic sugar cookiein its honor. We wanted to make sure not to steal the OG's thunder!

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This cookie is the perfect representation of Iowa's sprawling farms and agriculture. No, this cookie can't count as your vegetablefor the day, but it may make you feel better about indulging!

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It seems fitting that the Sunflower State has a sunflower sugar icing cookie! It's almost too pretty to eat… almost.

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The Bluegrass State is known for a lot more than just the Kentucky Derby, but wecouldn't pass up the chance to feature this cookie. Who canresist rich chocolate, bourbon, plump pecans and butter. Sounds like a winner to us!

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Of course we had to do a fun and festive cookie for The Pelican State, home of the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. The sprinkles are just like the loads of glitter andbeads that take over New Orleans.

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Known for its jagged, saltwater coastline and picturesque views, the Pine Tree State's ooey gooey chocolate chip cookiehasa salty side.

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